Chat replay: SportsDay chat with columnist Kevin Sherrington

Kevin Sherrington joins us at 11 a.m. Wednesday, but ask your questions now and he will have them when he arrives. Thanks for your readership!

by SportsDayDFW6/26/2013 12:07:13 AM

I'm here. Let's go.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 3:59:26 PM

To your knowledge, has anyone ever approached Jerry Jones about buying the team before?

by Rene6/26/2013 3:59:29 PM

No, I have not heard that. You'd think it would have come out by now, if someone had. The amazing thing is that, whatever faults he's had as a GM, he's an unbelievable businessman. Bum Bright couldn't get anyone to kick the tires. Tom Hicks once told me that he was asked about his interest in the team but couldn't see how he could make it work. Jerry understood. He saw the brand, the potential, and he knew he was buying low. Perfect. As for selling, he won't. Not for any money.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:01:28 PM

how long before aTm claims the 2012 national championship on their bogus Kyle field wall of fame?

by Kevin in Texarkana6/26/2013 4:01:33 PM

Kevin, be nice. Lots of schools are now claiming national championships that they once didn't. In the media, there are only certain titles we recognize. But it looks good for recruits to have something on a wall.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:02:47 PM

Why didn't the Cowboys go after Idonije ?

by Bruce B.6/26/2013 4:02:52 PM

I think the fact that Rod Marinelli coached him in Chicago and, in fact, resurrected his career, should tell you something. He only signed a one-year deal in Detroit, so he should have been affordable, I'd think. Maybe it was more money than Jerry wanted to pay. But if Marinelli really liked him at this point, you'd think Jerry would say OK.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:04:03 PM

Should we be worried about Yu?

by Devrie6/26/2013 4:04:05 PM

Short term? Yes. Long term? No. He tends to figure these things out, but he's very stubborn. I think one of the reasons he's reluctant to use his fastball is that it runs on him so much, he can't always command it. Still, he's got to throw it more often. All three homers yesterday on hanging breaking balls. Not good to get beat by guys who aren't HR hitters, except Hafner, of course.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:05:40 PM

Any reason why any Mavericks fan should tune in to the draft?

by Lance6/26/2013 4:05:42 PM

Just to see what Cleveland does with the first pick. Even that's not very exciting.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:06:06 PM

Another NFL player gets arrested. Should that be a bigger concern for the league than concussions at this point?

by Vince6/26/2013 4:06:12 PM

Are you talking about Aaron Hernandez or the Cleveland rookie out of Virginia charged with attempted murder for punching a guy outside a strip club? Yes, you're right. It should be a bigger concern. Roger Goodell can at least be pleased that the Patriots released Hernandez. But from the looks of things, he wasn't going to be available for 5-10 anyway.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:07:47 PM

If San Antonio ever landed an NFL team, what would be the first words out of Jerry Jones mouth?

by Rene6/26/2013 4:07:51 PM

Hello, Oxnard! Seriously, I would imagine that Jerry will do everything in his power to block another NFL team from settling in Texas. Lots of Cowboys fans in San Antonio. Also robs him of leverage in training camp discussions.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:08:54 PM

Everyone is a contender/has hope this time of year. What position(s) do you think the Cowboys are worried about, if they were being completely honest?

by Bing19706/26/2013 4:08:57 PM

I think they should still be concerned about safety. Maybe Matt Johnson is the player they think he is. Maybe Barry Church has recovered from Achilles. Maybe Will Allen can fill in if either of the above doesn't pan out. Lots of maybes.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:10:08 PM

Stars will have a new GM, a new coach, a new jersey and a new captain. Is there such a thing as too much change?

by Jeff6/26/2013 4:10:13 PM

Good question, Jeff, and I think you're right, there is that possibility. It's not as if the Stars were a wayward franchise that had never accomplished anything. There's some pretty good history here. What you have to hope as a Stars fan is that Jim Lites occasionally reminds Jim Nill of what they've done here. But Nill is very well respected, as is Lindy Ruff. On the whole, I think Stars fans have a lot to look forward to.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:12:06 PM

Do you think Oregon got off easy?

by David6/26/2013 4:12:10 PM

NCAA probably thought it was enough that their coach is now in Philadelphia.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:12:31 PM

If you are Texas A&M, do you like the early meeting with Alabama or would you prefer it come later in the season? What about you the college fan, Kevin?

by Lionel6/26/2013 4:12:39 PM

Well, it's not that early. It's not like playing Florida in the first game of the season. That was brutal, and all things considered, A&M and Johnny Manziel handled it extemely well, even if some of us in the media didn't get that at the time. The Gators weren't supposed to be that good, and they were. Sure, you'd always prefer a big game delayed until late in the season for the build-up alone. Where is ABC moving Texas-Arkansas to December when you need it?

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:14:28 PM

Do you think Leonys Martin is showing improvement?

by George6/26/2013 4:14:31 PM

Good question, George. I'd have to say the Rangers are getting mixed results. From a sheer athletic standpoint, Martin is a very nice prospect. He runs, he's got some pop, and, as we've seen, he has a great arm. The problem is that he still has a little trouble stringing that all together consistently. He doesn't seem to have a great feel for the game. For example: he gets to the wall for the shot by David Freese in St. Louis and misses the ball by a foot. Now, it would have been a great catch. Mike Trout makes that catch. Now I know Mike Trout is a once-in-a-generation player, but that's what great outfielders do. Martin also swings at every pitch like it's a 3-0 count. He needs some plate discipline. Having said that, he's improving, and he's put a lot of distance between himself and Craig Gentry, who's regressed this year.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:17:30 PM

Spurs are playing regular season game in Mexico City. It can only help their marketing, not their season. When will people stop paying for every regular season game when teams are telling their fans they care more about merchandise and the playoffs?

by Reilly6/26/2013 4:17:39 PM

Leagues will tell you that they're trying to "grow" their product. I don't see a problem with it as long as it doesn't get to pervasive. As it is, the NFL keeps playing games in London. I can see the day that the NFL has a team there.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:19:09 PM

Anthony Spencer's situation is an interesting one. Maybe the franchise tag isn't so bad for players after all. And I don't think Jerry's sad either. Do you like that element of the NFL's rules?

by Lyle6/26/2013 4:19:18 PM

I like anything that helps a team keep its best players. If you're a fan, you should hate the salary cap. The Yankees are a perfect example of the fact that you don't need to have a cap to keep a team with deep pockets from dominating. Sooner or later, organizations learn to be responsible.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:21:17 PM

Do you think the Rangers exorcised some demons against the Cardinals? Watching ESPN and Fox go over the World Series highlights over and over again, do you get the sense they don't think fans care about the actual game they are watching?

by Frank6/26/2013 4:21:19 PM

Because I was at Busch, Frank, I didn't really get to see the broadcasts. But I've heard all about them. I think that series was very good for the Rangers, just like I thought the Oakland series was good. Some people inside the organization were worried about playing those teams when the Rangers weren't playing well. But to me that's exactly what they needed. They needed to play the best and, if they succeeded, it would do a lot for their swagger. They did, it worked, and now we'll see if they can carry that on until more help arrives.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:23:16 PM

Hi Kevin! Just when I thought Mike Leach and Kevin Sumlin were being tyrants for restricting players' availability, Johnny Football becomes a circus. Do you feel coaches make the right call there regardless of how it hurts their publicity or do you think it's a silly practice?

by Dave6/26/2013 4:23:29 PM

I think Manziel is a special case. He may keep on playing just as well as he has all along, but these kinds of things don't usually turn out well in the long run. I would imagine that Sumlin will put him off limits again, not because of anything he's written, he'll say, but because of the media scrutiny. He'll turn it back on us, which is fine. But I think Johnny would be best served observing a moratorium.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:25:51 PM

Your colleague Barry Horn had a nice story on talking with Jim Lampley about sideline reporters. He said in essence if those involved in its inception were asked about it today, they'd say "Why is it still around?" Why is it still around, Kevin? Just to make coaches mad?

by Greg6/26/2013 4:25:57 PM

Barry, is that you? Sideline reporting is tremendously overrated, especially if you're having to interview Gregg Popovich. I think you're better served getting injury reports and telling viewers what you're hearing on the floor than interviewing coaches. But it's face time with the coach during a game, and TV can't resist that.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:27:38 PM

I'm tired of reading about sports Mount Rushmores, but do you think Dallas should have an area that commemorates its heroes? Lamar Hunt has statue in Frisco, Tom Landry has one in Arlington (ironically neither made their names in either place), but would the DMN or someone build a spot to pat all area sports on the back or is it just up to the teams to write their own history with monuments?

by Christopher6/26/2013 4:27:51 PM

Dallas isn't much of a town to recognize any of its heroes, sports or not. I think it should be up to the individual franchises. The Cowboys have a statue of Landry and should consider a couple more, notably Roger Staubach and Emmitt Smith. The Rangers have one of Ryan and that's enough for now. The AAC should one day have one of Dirk Nowitzki.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:30:30 PM

Did this year's Stanley Cup Finals make you care about hockey a little more? Did the NBA Finals accomplish the same thing?

by Flip6/26/2013 4:30:36 PM

Flip, as you may know, I'm not a hockey expert. I think it's a beautiful sport, and its playoffs certainly lend to great drama. The NBA playoffs were just the same this year, although it was a coaching decision at the end of Game 6 that cost the Spurs the title.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:32:06 PM

What do you think the chances are of Josh Hamilton exploding this season? I think they're quite good.

by Cliff6/26/2013 4:32:17 PM

Not sure what kind of explosion you're talking about, Cliff. Offensively? Or personally? I think Josh can still put up decent numbers. He just has too much talent. But at this point it has to have taken a huge toll on his confidence. I know there's a lot of bitterness here towards Josh, but I feel sorry for him. He means well. It just doesn't always come out right. And the Rangers wouldn't have gone to the World Series twice without him.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:34:13 PM

Which sport does Dallas need more in the summer: WNBA or Arena Football?

by Gus6/26/2013 4:34:18 PM

Is there a "C" answer?

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:34:33 PM

If Dallas sports required a fillibuster, who would you go see for seven hours?

by Xavier6/26/2013 4:34:43 PM

The only coach or owner or player I've enjoyed listening to for any length of time the last 10 years or so has been Bill Parcells. He's a fascinating guy, the way he breaks down his beliefs and explains them. Very entertaining. If Big Bill isn't around, give me Lance Berkman. He'll say anything.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:36:00 PM

Do you think Jerry should take note of how the Patriots handled the Hernandez situation, in releasing him, in dealing with Josh Brent?

by Bruce B.6/26/2013 4:36:05 PM

Yes, I do, although I'm not sure you can compare the two incidents. If we can believe that Aaron Hernandez may have shot two people, or at least conspired in the shootings of two people, that's a little different than getting drunk and wrecking your car and killing a best friend and teammate. I'm not excusing Brent by any means. He made a decision, and it was a criminal one. But Hernandez's story is, frankly, unbelievable. The Patriots needed to get as far away from that as possible.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:38:46 PM

Regardless of the standings, if you were to pick the best team right now, would you choose the A's or the Rangers?

by Victor6/26/2013 4:38:53 PM

It depends on the timing. Right now? I'd probably go with Oakland. But when the Rangers get Ogando back and Soria and maybe Lewis, and if they're all healthy and productive, I'd take the Rangers. I'd also take their ability to make a deal at the deadline to help themselves further. Not sure the A's are in a position to do that.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:40:23 PM

Would the Rangers be intrested in trading for Gallardo from Milwaukee?

by Bruce B.6/26/2013 4:40:31 PM

Haven't heard his name come up, but it's possible. Here's the thing to remember: Jon Daniels likes his prospects, and he may be more reluctant to trade them than he once was. No one made a peep when he traded Tommy Hunter and Chris Davis for Uehara, and he did it for the right reasons. But that didn't work out so well. And Davis wasn't nearly the prospect that Profar is supposed to be. If the Rangers make a trade, I think it'll be for a top-of-the-rotation type like Cliff Lee, and I think that's exactly what the should do. If they lose Cruz to suspension, they'll need another bat. Lee wouldn't cost them Profar, I don't think. A bat may not, either. But they're going to have to make a deal or deals.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:43:29 PM

If the MLS was moved to fall/winter do you think it would get more attention/fans? It seems the places it does well are areas it isn't miserably hot like Portland, Seattle and Toronto.

by Denise6/26/2013 4:43:41 PM

Hard to say what would help. Sure, it'd be nicer to watch games when it's cooler, but I'm not sure how much difference that will make at the gate. The problem in this market is that fans not only want a winner, they want to know that what they're watching is first rate. Soccer fans here seem to prefer the Premier League or World Cup play. I'm not sure what would change that attitude.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:45:22 PM

The PGA Tour stops do well here, crowdwise, even if they aren't as popular nationally. I would think that would be because its where people go to be seen. If I'm right, why wouldn't tennis do well here?

by Cooter6/26/2013 4:45:31 PM

Tennis did very well here once, thanks to Lamar Hunt and WCT. But that time has come and gone. I don't see tennis having that kind of impact again locally.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:46:16 PM

Just got here...And I didn't see anything about this so...here goes. Can an argument be made that Yu's cockeyed way of pitching (VERY oriental) is hurting the team, especially the bullpen? He gets a lot of strikeouts...but his pitch counts are waaaaaay too high.

by U Know Who6/26/2013 4:46:19 PM

The Rangers seem to be very reluctant to tell Darvish what to do. I think that comes from what happened last year, when he tried to make people happy and he bottomed out. Washington told him just to be himself, and he bounced back in grand fashion. They don't want to make the same mistake again, but I think there simply must be a happy medium. He's got to throw more fastballs and challenge more hitters. A ground ball is not such a bad thing.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:48:06 PM

Greetings Keving - With Chris Paul and Dwight Howard being unlikely to come to Dallas, what's the most practical approach for the Mavs this offseason as they try to become title contenders again?

by G-Money6/26/2013 4:48:20 PM

From my perspective, the most practical move is to draft someone who can play now. A point guard, preferably. But that's not what they're going to do. They're going to try to save cap space for one of the players you mentioned, and it's just not going to happen. Their fallback position is next year's free agent class, which will be far bigger. They'll keep dangling that carrot out there. Maybe they'll hit, but that's not the way to bet.

by Kevin Sherrington6/26/2013 4:50:16 PM

Personally, I think they should encourage Yu to watch a loop of Crash Davis..."And throw some ground balls. Strikeouts are fascist...ground balls are more democratic." I just can't believe he hasn't figured out how economical ground ball outs can be on a pitch count.